Feelings
Inner Coach
Colors
Tools
Flex Thinking
100
Jon forgot his homework at home. He put his head down on his desk and had a frown. How is he feeling?
Sad
100
True or False? Your inner coach can help you during difficult times.
True.
100
Name the color zone you would be in if you were "on top of the world."
Green (means you feel good)
100
If a friend is feeling sad, what can you do to help them feel better?
Possible answers:

Talking, a hug, laughter/jokes, playing together, asking what is wrong, sharing something nice with them

100
True or False. There is usually more than one choice for every situation.
True
200

Manuel heard a loud noise and jumped. How was he feeling?

Scared or frightened
200

Who is the one person that can always be on your side and encourage you to do your best?

Yourself / Your inner coach :)
200
Name the color zone you would be in if you felt "butterflies in your stomach."
Yellow (means nervous)
200
What is "Magic 8 breathing"?
Trace your finger in the shape of an 8 while taking a deep breath in and exhaling slowly.
200
True or False. If math is hard for you, you will never understand it better.
FALSE. 

Practice, ask for help.

300
Laura's grandma gave her a special pencil for school. Laura could not find it and noticed that another student had it, but when she asked for it back, he said "finders keepers" and then Laura clenched her fists and turned red. How does Laura feel?
Angry/Mad
300
How can you make the voice of your inner coach stronger and louder than the voice of your inner critic?
Possible answers: 

Practice, practice, practice your inner coach skills; believe in yourself

300
True or False. It is possible to be in more than one zone at the same time.
True. For example, Nemo's father was in both the blue and yellow zone when he lost Nemo.
300
If a student is in the yellow zone, what can they do to get to the green zone in addition to taking a deep breath?
Possible answers:

Take a break, get a drink of water, ask for help, deep breathing



300
Name something you can do to get better at trying something new.
Possible answers:

Practice, ask for help, keep trying

400

Today is Dez's birthday. Her party was going to be at the park, but it is raining so her party was cancelled and will have to be rescheduled. How is she feeling? (Hint: put yourself in her shoes, how would you feel?The answer is not sad or mad.)

Disappointed
400
What could your inner coach say if you were taking a test and weren't sure of the correct answer?
Possible answers:

"Keep trying"; "Do your best"; "You got this"


400
Name the color zone you would be in if you are "about to explode".
Red (means very angry)
400
Give an example of a tool we can use without anyone else noticing to help us get to the green zone.

Possible answers:

Deep breathing, count to 10, finger hugs, push/pull on seat, neck or hand massage on self
400
In order to overcome a fear, you must


A. Face your fear

B. Ignore your fear

A. Face your fear
500
Juliana's best friend told her that she wants to play with someone else at recess today. Juliana keeps watching them and making mean faces at them. How is Juliana feeling? (Hint: the answer is not mad or sad)
Jealous
500
The inner _______ is the opposite of the inner coach and can make you have unhelpful or negative thoughts.
The inner "critic".
500
Name the color zone you would be in if you were "under the weather."
Blue (means sick)
500
If a student is very angry during recess and feels like hitting someone, what could he or she do to feel better and to stay safe?
Possible answers:

Get help from an adult; step back and walk it off

500
Fill in the blank.


It is ____ to make mistakes when trying something new.

A. Okay

B. Bad

A. Okay!
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